News in Author: Suzanne Warner
Engaging youth outreach programme on the Isle of Wight helps drive down anti-social behaviour
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, says she’s delighted that a collaborative trial designed to engage with young people in Ryde has seen a 27% reduction in anti-social behaviour (ASB). The outreach sessions, funded by the PCC’s ASB Taskforce fund, involved a combination of youth workers, police officers and PCSOs out in the community […]
Police & Crime Commissioner’s pledge to help tackle anti-social behaviour in Rushmoor this summer
A pilot youth programme is to be launched in Rushmoor this summer in a bid to engage with young people and drive down anti-social behaviour (ASB). PCC Donna Jones is funding six months of detached youth provision following an increasing level of violence and weapon enabled offences in the Farnborough and Aldershot areas. The £5K […]
PCC Donna Jones calls on expert providers to help tackle knife crime and serious violence among young people
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has opened a new funding initiative to fight knife crime and serious violence across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The funding opportunity has been organised by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) which is a multi-agency approach that brings together local […]
PCC sees funding in action at Hampshire charity that transforms the lives of vulnerable young people
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has been speaking to young people in Gosport who are changing their lives for the better thanks to the support of an inspirational youth charity. The Commissioner visited Motiv8 on Thursday 8 June 2023 and heard how the organisation is creating safer communities and opportunities for young people […]
PCC pays tribute to those who give up their time to help make us safer at the start of Volunteers’ Week
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has thanked volunteers for making a significant difference in policing communities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Volunteers’ Week, from 1 to 7 June 2023, is an annual celebration that recognises the contributions made by millions of people who get involved and give back. PCC Donna Jones […]
E-bikes making a difference in tackling anti-social behaviour on the Isle of Wight
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has witnessed first-hand how power assisted bicycles are helping to drive down anti-social behaviour (ASB) on the Isle of Wight. The Commissioner provided the funding for four electric bikes for the South Wight Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) to target ASB in Sandown, Shanklin, Lake and Ventnor. The bikes […]
PCC unveils innovative partnership approach that works with perpetrators of stalking as the government allocates over a million pounds to Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
A new multi-agency intervention service designed to reduce the risk of reoffending amongst stalkers has been announced by the Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones. It follows a successful bid to the Home Office of more than a million pounds of funding for the provision which is psychologist-led and will also provide support to victims […]
PCC welcomes King Charles III as the country celebrates the King’s Coronation
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has joined the rest of the nation and countries around the world in celebrating the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort. King Charles III ascended the throne when his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died on 8 September 2022. Coronations have been taking […]
PCC wants to hear from you on plans to develop a Victims Hub
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, is asking the public to have their say on her plans to revamp how victims of crime can access support and information.
PCC announces targeted provision to support victims of stalking at the start of National Stalking Awareness Week
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has commissioned a new service that will provide independent and specialist support to victims of stalking.
Clear message sent to disrupt criminality in Portsmouth as PCC joins police operation that’s cracking down on crime
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has praised the work of officers in Portsmouth as Operation Blue Island swung into action across the city on Tuesday 4 April 2023.
Recommitment to Restorative Justice service that empowers victims of crime and anti-social behaviour across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has awarded a new contract at a showcase event today to continue to support victims and reduce reoffending.
New beach sports initiative on the Isle of Wight to tackle anti-social behaviour this summer
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has responded to calls to help combat anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Ryde by funding a summer sports programme.
PCC Donna Jones welcomes the Non-Crime Hate Incidents Draft Code of Practice
The Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has given her support to draft guidelines which would see police prioritising freedom of speech over taking offence in non-crime hate incidents.
Police Station will reopen to the Public
Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and Isle of Wight, Donna Jones, has announced the next part of a plan to improve visibility and access to policing by reopening Portsmouth Central Police Station to the public.
New e-bike patrols to transform neighbourhood policing on the Isle of Wight
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has funded four power assisted bicycles to tackle anti-social behaviour in Sandown, Shanklin, Lake and Ventnor.